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Flexible distillation test rig on a laboratory scale for characterization of additively manufactured packings
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  • Johannes Neukäufer,
  • Nadin Sarajlic,
  • Harald Klein,
  • Sebastian Rehfeldt,
  • Heiko Hallmann,
  • Carsten Knösche,
  • Thomas Grützner
Johannes Neukäufer
Ulm University

Corresponding Author:johannes.neukaeufer@uni-ulm.de

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Nadin Sarajlic
Technical University of Munich
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Harald Klein
Technical University of Munich
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Sebastian Rehfeldt
Technical University of Munich
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Heiko Hallmann
BASF SE
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Carsten Knösche
BASF SE
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Thomas Grützner
Ulm University
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Abstract

Additive manufacturing is increasingly being used to develop innovative packings for absorption and desorption columns. Since distillation has not been in focus so far, this paper aims to fill this gap. The objective is to obtain a miniaturized 3D printed packed column with optimized properties in terms of scalability and reproducibility, which increases process development efficiency. For this purpose, a flexible laboratory scale test rig is presented combining standard laboratory equipment with 3D printed components such as innovative multifunctional trays or the column wall with packing. The test rig offers a particularly wide operating range (F=0.15 Pa0.5…1.0 Pa0.5) for column diameters between 20 mm and 50 mm. First results regarding the time to reach steady-state, operational stability and separation efficiency measurements are presented using a 3D printable version of the Rombopak 9M. Currently, innovative packings are being characterized, which should exhibit a optimized bevavior regarding scalability, reproducibility and separation efficiency.
31 Mar 2021Submitted to AIChE Journal
05 Apr 2021Submission Checks Completed
05 Apr 2021Assigned to Editor
10 Apr 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
19 May 2021Editorial Decision: Revise Major
07 Jun 20211st Revision Received
11 Jun 2021Submission Checks Completed
11 Jun 2021Assigned to Editor
13 Jun 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
13 Jul 2021Editorial Decision: Accept